Anchorage: See
1 Anchorage Museum, 625 C Street (downtown between 6th and 7th Avenues), ☏ +1 907-929-9200. Summer (1 May-30 Sep) 9AM-6PM; Winter (1 Oct-30 Apr) Tue-Sat 10AM-6PM, Sun noon-5PM, closed Mon. The Anchorage Museum, the largest in Alaska, tells the multi-faceted story of the North, weaving together social, political, cultural, scientific, historic and artistic threads. With its major expansion in 2008-2009, it has become a must see. The museum features an extensive exhibit on the first peoples of Alaska, Alaskan history, a Discovery Center for hands-on exploration of the history and science of the North for all ages, and part of a Smithsonian Arctic Studies Center. A 25,000 ft² (2,300 m2) expansion features new gallery space for the museum’s art collection and exploration of art of the North. Adults $15, 0-2 free, 3-12 $7, Seniors/Military/Students with ID $10. Culture Pass Joint Ticket (admission to Alaska Native Heritage Center and Anchorage Museum) $29.95 (free shuttle from downtown and between both museums) summer only. (updated Jan 2017)
2 Alaska Native Heritage Center, 8800 Heritage Center Dr (off Glenn Hwy in northeast Anchorage, next to Bartlett High School), ☏ +1 907 330-8000. Summer (8 May-24 Sep) 9AM-6PM daily, Winter (29 Oct-16 Apr) Sat 10AM-5PM. Culture Pass Joint Ticket (admission to Alaska Native Heritage Center and Anchorage Museum) $29.95 (free shuttle from downtown and between both museums) summer only. This is much more than just a static museum of glass display cases. The various native Alaskan cultures are all represented in this center. A large stage holds native dance performances as well as other types of events for visitors. Behind the center, a short trail around the lake takes you to several stations that show aspects of life in each of the native Alaskan cultures with native guides with short demonstrations and happily answering questions. Back inside, many items such as artwork, kayaks and ulu knives are on display. A small theater runs various films and there is a gift shop (with a second location in downtown Anchorage). $24.95, seniors/military $21.15, children (ages 7–16) $16.95, children (6 and under) free. (updated Jul 2025)
3 FOAST Law Enforcement Museum (Alaska State Trooper Museum), 245 West 5th Ave, Suite 113 (downtown between C and B Streets), ☏ +1 907 279-5050, toll-free: +1 800-770-5050. Mon-Fri 10AM-4PM; Sat noon-4PM. The state's only collection of historical law enforcement memoribilia from not only Alaska but also the world. Free. (updated Jul 2025)
4 Alaska Veterans Museum, 411 W 4th Ave #2A (downtown), ☏ +1 907-677-8802, contact@alaskaveterans.org. Wed-Sat 10AM-5PM. Veteran museum with large exhibits covering World War II and the Cold War, with the oldest starting with the Civil War. $3. (updated Jul 2025)
5 Resolution Park, 320 L Street, Anchorage (downtown W 3rd Avenue). …